Suu Kyi Set To Speak In Myanmar’s Defence In Genocide Case

THE HAGUE, Dec 11 (NNN-MNA) – Aung San Suu Kyi is set to speak out in Myanmar’s defence, at the United Nation’s (UN) top court on Wednesday (today), a day after the former democracy icon was urged to “stop the genocide” against Rohingya Muslims. Once hailed internationally for her defiance…

Indian Government To Develop Data Bank Of Farmers Across The Country

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said, it will soon develop a comprehensive data bank of farmers across the country. According to the federal ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare, the database would be helpful in better planning and smooth implementation of schemes related to agriculture. “The…

Iran Has No Shortage Of Medicine Despite U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran, Dec 11 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Minister of Health, Saeed Namaki, said that, Iran faces no serious shortage of pharmaceuticals, despite U.S. sanctions. Namaki said, “Iran has not faced any severe shortage of medicines, although the enemies have waged an economic war against the country.” The medicine shortage, at…

Fifth Gulf Defence And Aerospace Exhibition Opens In Kuwait

KUWAIT, Dec 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 5th Gulf Defence and Aerospace (GDA) exhibition, kicked off on Tuesday, at the Kuwait International Fairground, in Hawalli Governorate, with the participation of more than 200 armament companies from 31 countries and regions. At the opening ceremony, Mohammad Al-Khudhur, Kuwait’s army chief of general…

Lebanon Receives New Military Aid From U.S.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec 11 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon, on Tuesday, received 16 containers of ammunition of different calibres from the United States, it was reported. The ammunition, which is part of the American aid programme for the Lebanese army, was received through the Port of Beirut. The United States is the…

Iraqi President Urges Joint Efforts Between Protesters, Political Blocs To Name New PM

BAGHDAD, Dec 11 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Barham Salih, urged anti-government protesters and political blocs to work together to nominate a new prime minister. “We can all cooperate to nominate whoever we agree upon, to head the cabinet and form a new government, within the constitutional terms,” Salih said. Iraqis…

16th China Trade Fair Opens In Amman

AMMAN, Dec 11 (NNN-PETRA) – The 16th China Trade Fair, kicked off in Amman on Tuesday, displaying various Chinese products, in the machinery and home-life sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Tariq Hammouri, inaugurated the expo, in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, Pan Weifang. The minister…

Qatar Lacks Seriousness To End Gulf Dispute: Bahraini FM

MANAMA, Dec 11 (NNN-BNA) – Bahraini Foreign Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, expressed disappointment, at Qatar’s “lack of seriousness,” to end its dispute with the four boycotting Arab countries. He noted that, Qatar only sent an official, who lacked any authority or instruction to end the dispute, to…

Afghanistan’s Karzai Says US Cash Fuelled Corruption

KABUL, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghanistan’s former president, argued Tuesday that, Washington helped fuel corruption in his nation, by spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past two decades, without accountability. In an interview with The Associated Press, Hamid Karzai responded to findings from a trove of newly published…

Israeli Lawmakers Submit Bill Calling For Dissolving Parliament To Hold New Elections

JERUSALEM, Dec 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – A parliamentary dissolution bill was submitted by two lawmakers, from Israel’s main parties, as the country is headed for a third round of elections within a year. The bill was introduced by Miki Zohar, a lawmaker from Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, and…